Description
Kuku Paka is a delicious East African and Indian-inspired chicken curry cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. This flavorful dish is perfect served over rice or with flatbread.
Ingredients
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Chicken Curry:
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, sliced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Base: Heat oil in a large pan, sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and chilies.
- Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Cook with Tomatoes: Add tomato, cook until softened.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken, brown lightly. Pour in coconut milk, simmer covered for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Uncover, simmer to thicken. Stir in lemon juice, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Kuku Paka pairs well with rice or flatbread.
- For richer flavor, sear or grill the chicken before adding to the sauce.
- Adjust chili amount to suit your preference for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
